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How to use the Quarantine Medication Trio
If you just purchased some new fish, we recommend using a trio of quarantine medications – Fritz Maracyn, Aquarium Solutions Ich-X, and Fritz ParaCleanse – to treat any bacterial, fungal or parasitic diseases they may have. This is the same three broad-spectrum medicines that we use on all fish that enter the Aquarium Co-Op retail store. These medicines can all be used at the same time and are completely safe for all freshwater fish, shrimp, snails, and other invertebrates. Follow these dosing instructions: If you are treating new fish, make sure the quarantine...
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Is Easy Green fertilizer safe for fish, shrimp, and snails?
Yes, Aquarium Co-Op's Easy Green liquid fertilizer is completely safe for all fish, shrimp, snails, and other invertebrates. Follow the directions and dose your aquarium with Easy Green up to 20–50 ppm (parts per million) nitrate to give your plants the essential nutrients they need to thrive.
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Where can I see reviews of a product?
You will be able to find all the reviews of a certain product on each product page. By clicking or tapping on the stars which are located under the product title within the product page, the website will automatically take you down to the reviews section of that product. Once there, you will be able to view all the reviews left by other customers who have purchased that one certain product as well as images they have uploaded.
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How can I write a review about a product?
To write a review of a product that you have purchased from us is very easy to do.  Firstly please go to the product page of the product you would like to review. You will see some stars underneath the title of the product, click or tap these stars and there the website will take you to the reviews section. Once there, clicking or tapping a button which says 'Write a review', will open out a new form where you will be able to enter in your details, your star rating and your review....
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Out of Stock - when will it return?
Having products available when you want to order them is our number one priority. We work tirelessly with our vendors to keep all the products we offer in-stock. Unfortunately, disruptions in the supply chain occur and impact our ability to keep certain items in-stock. When an item is out-of-stock, customers naturally want to know when it will be available for purchase again and reach out Aquarium Co-Op Customer Service. Providing estimated restock dates are not possible for Aquarium Co-Op as many times the vendors themselves are unaware of when items...
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Why is my plant dying or melting?
It is normal for plants to "melt" when they change environment. There are a few causes for this, one would be different water parameters. It is likely your water is different from ours and the plant will want to restructure and get it's roots in place to start taking in nutrients. This lag time can cause the plant to consume itself to keep itself alive during the transition. (For more details, read our article on crypt melt.) Another cause would be a plant converting from emersed (grown out of water) to...
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LED Light Guide for Planted Aquariums
One of our most asked questions is "Which LED aquarium light should I get?" See this comprehensive guide to get our recommendations for each tank size.
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